'Indian Football Needs Stronger Roots, Not Just Big Dreams': Gumpe Rime On Building The Next GenerationWritten By :News18.comLast Updated: October 02, 2025, 17:22 ISTIndia U-23 goalkeeping coach Gumpe Rime explains why grassroots development, honest coaching, and player welfare -- not hype -- hold the key to India’s footballing future. India’s U-23 men’s team put up a strong campaign at the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, ever-so-narrowly missing out on qualification for the finals. “The senior team’s performance depends on the base," the U-23 goalkeeping coach exclaimed. Football In The Age Of Social MediaAnother shift Rime has witnessed is the impact of social media on young players. His long-term... Read MoreFirst Published: October 02, 2025, 17:22 ISTNews sports 'Indian Football Needs Stronger Roots, Not Just Big Dreams': Gumpe Rime On Building The Next GenerationDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.